Singapore Minister Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations

Singapore's acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, resigns following harassment accusations after inappropriate interactions with a woman.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Singapore — Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned from the cabinet and parliament following allegations of harassment stemming from inappropriate interactions with a woman. Both parties involved have accused each other of harassment.

Local media reported that Faishal, 58, who also held the position of senior minister of state for home affairs, submitted his resignation on Monday. The decision came after the Prime Minister’s Office was notified of the interactions by the woman involved.

Faishal is married with two children. The specific details of the interactions remain undisclosed.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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